Round Dhaulagiri Trek - 22 Days

Trekking around the giant Himalayan Peak Dhawalagiri (8th highest Himalayan Peaks of the world) is one of the most challenging treks. The trek goes through big challenging mountain passes, crossing over French pass (5300 m.) and Thapa Pass (5200 m.); It is a challenging walk on an icy track.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Drive to Beni/ for 10 hours or fly to Pokhara (35 minutes and drive for 4 hours/ lodge or camp.
Day 02: Beni - Babichoaur (950m) - 5hours/trekking/camp
Day 03: Babichoaur - Phedi (1100m) - 4 hours/trekking/camp
Day 04: Phedi - Phalai Gaun (1810m) - 6 hours/trekking/camp
Day 05: Phalai Gaun - Below Jugapani - 5hours/trekking/camp
Day 06: Below Jugapani - Boghara (2080m) - 5 hours/trekking/camp
Day 07: Boghara - Lapche kharka - 41 hours/trekking/camp
Day 08: Lapche kharka - Chartare (2820m) - 41 hours/trekking/camp
Day 09: Chartare - Pakoban (3585m) - 5 hours/trekking/camp
Day 10: Pakoban - Dhaulagiri Basecamp (4750m) - 6 hours/trekking/camp
Day 11: Dhaulagiri Basecamp - French pass (5360m) - 3 hours/trekking/camp
Day 12: Walk five hours form French pass and camp on 4915m.
Day 13: Crossing 4915m pass - Yak kharka (4500m) - 5 hours/trekking/camp
Day 14: Yak kharka - Marpha (2667m) - 6 hours/trekking/camp/lodge
Day 15: Marpha rest. (or trek to Jomsom and fly to Pokhara/ Kathmandu on the next day is possible).
Day 16: Marpha - Lete (2438m) - 61 hours/trekking/camp/lodge
Day 17: Lete - Tatopani (1189m) - 6 hours/trekking/camp/lodge
Day 18: Tatopani - Ghorepani (2855m) - 8 hours/trekking/camp/lodge (or trek to Beni and drive to Pokhara and next day drive or fly to Kathmandu is possible).
Day 19: Early in the morning ascends to Poonhill//trekking/camp/lodge (3200m) for beautiful sunrise and the majestic views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, after breakfast proceed to Tadapani (2700m)-6 hours.
Day 20: Tadapani - Ghandruk (1951m) - 21 hours. Visit ACAP Headquarter and Gurung culture museum.
Day 21: Ghandruk - Birethati and drive to Pokhara - 7 hours.
Day 22: Pokhara - Kathmandu (by bus or flight

Cost Includes: National Park entry permit, Trekking permit, Land transportation to and fro, Accommodation in lodges during the trek, Food: three meals a day, A guide & required number of porter(s), Essential equipment.

Cost Excludes: Personal expenses, Insurance, Tips, Emergency evacuation by Helicopter, Alternative transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide, strike, road blockade etc.